Adam Praski

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About Adam Praski

Overview: I am a versatile, engaging, and highly successful Senior Drilling Engineer / Superintendent with an exceptional technical skill set, diverse professional background, and proven ability to add significant value to drilling operations through the use of innovative cost reduction and optimization strategies. Recognized as an inspirational leader, communicator, and mentor, I have significant expertise in leading the design and execution of wide-ranging drilling programs. I am adept at managing regulatory compliance for drilling operations and I am skilled in wellbore stability, various mud systems, hydraulics, directional design, casing design, torque and drag, and drilling Snapshot: At Crescent Point Energy, I demonstrated an ability to excel in positions of progressive responsibility. As Senior Drilling Engineer / Superintendent, I personally planned and operationally supervised 350 unconventional horizontals and 275 other wells including conventional horizontals, directionals, verticals, and Highlights: East Duvernay MD, TVD, monobore and intermediate casing designs) → Successful completion of 5 recent drills on budget in the emerging East Duvernay Shale play of Alberta ← Manitoba Bakken (2300m MD, 600m TVD, cemented liner completion) → Since 2013, reduced spud to RR times by 39% and reduced costs by 44% ← → Achieved a step out ratio of 4.2:1 ← Viewfield Bakken (3100m MD, 1500m TVD, cemented liner completion) → Since 2012, reduced spud to RR times by 33% and reduced costs 37% ← Areas of Expertise: Multi-Site Project Leadership Unconventional Horizontal Drilling Regulatory Compliance Technological Innovation Interpretation of Well Planning Software Wellview Proficiency Microsoft Office Adept Strong Geological Background Well Design & Drilling Program Execution HSE Management Performance Optimization Crew Leadership, Training & Mentoring Budget Management Well Production Evaluation Extended Reach Drilling Applications